Nursing
Home Abuse News - Recent news on nursing home abuse
and how to file a complaint with a nursing home abuse
lawyer.

Fear
that a loved one has beent the victim of nursing home
abuse is a horrible and helpless feeling. Unfortunately,
institutional elder
abuse is on the rise in this country and is often
covered up by the perpetrators or the nursing home itself.

It is time to put a stop to nursing home abuse and negligence.
The Nursing Home Abuse Advocacy website is one of the
most comprehensive sites on the Internet, providing
injured parties with education
and legal resources
against those who have wronged your loved one. We provide
the highest quality legal
aid and counsel to anyone whose loved ones have
experienced nursing home abuse.Find Answers to Your Nursing Home
Abuse Questions

You should be aware of what rights
exist for a nursing home resident. Upon admission to
a nursing home a copy of Federal
and State rules and regulations should be provided.
Obtain a state copy of rights and regulations as they
apply to nursing homes in your state which can be found
at the state department of health. You should be aware
of who the nursing home advocate or ombudsman is and
how to contact them.

Should
I contact an attorney if a loved one has been the victim
of nursing home abuse?

It
is very important that you contact
an attorney if you suspect that your loved one is
a victim of nursing home abuse
or neglect. A knowledgeable nursing home abuse attorney
can help you protect your loved one's legal
rights.

Know
Your Legal Rights...

If
the immediate safety and health of your loved one is not
in jeopardy, but you feel that they have suffered some
form of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact us to speak with an attorney.

Legal Assistance

Alerting
the state about a specific nursing home abuse offense
does not always bring you the justice
that you and your loved ones deserve. Taking legal
action is often the quickest and most direct route
to obtaining justice for nursing
home abuse.

The
State Takes Action

The state agent handling the case is supposed to contact
the individual who filed the nursing home abuse complaint
to discuss it in more detail. Many states tell you that
they will contact you within a few days of receiving
your complaint.
The agent is then supposed to make a surprise visit
to the facility to investigate the specific complaint.
In the case that the alleged offense is found to be
true, the state will take whatever steps they feel is
appropriate.